The Fundamentals of Hosting: How scent can compliment your event

There’s a particular kind of host we all admire — not just for the food or the playlist, but how graceful they carry themselves through an evening and how their homes soothe you into a quiet comfort. You step inside and everything feels right: the lighting is soft, the table thoughtfully arranged, and in the air, the smell of food cooking and a hint of something else - the host’s signature scent

We believe that fragrance can be the subtle thread that ties together a memorable gathering. Regardless of whether you’re hosting dinner, Sunday brunch or aperitivo hour, mastering the art of home fragrance is key.

Here’s a guide to doing it well.

Select with intent

Choosing a fragrance should be thought out in the same vein as choosing a bottle of wine or the right main for your menu - it should complement the event but should not dominate the conversation.

The way you scent your rooms should also depend on the type of event you’re hosting. For a more dynamic fragrance release we recommend using candles - particularly when food is being cooked or a large gathering is expected. Otherwise - diffusers are always a perfect pick as the subtle scent release will not overpower.

We suggest our Rue du Dragon fragrance for an understated but crisp and elegant presence in your rooms. It includes notes of mandarin, petitgrain, and citron peel are lifted by orange blossom and water lily, settling into a subtle musk that lingers just under the surface.

For something warmer Hemm1ng St. offers a rich blend of bergamot, fig, and pink cassis, grounded by jasmine, orris root, amber, and hinoki wood.

Layer, don’t overload

You’ve now perfected the menu, have paired the wine with the courses, and selected your fragrance. The only thing left are the final touches - bring out the crisp and freshly laundered placemats, napkins and guest towels. Fragranced with laundry products that leave a delicate, lingering impression.

Remember to light the candles an hour before guests arrive, giving it time to scent the room. Choose one or two fragrance points in your home, a diffuser in the entryway, perhaps, and a candle on the mantelpiece and let them carry the mood, gently and confidently.

Let It Become Your Signature

Remember - the most memorable of hosts aren’t necessarily the ones who are the flashiest. They’re the ones who pay attention to the small details - those who warmly invite you into the fold and their homes, and provide you with a memory long after the evening is over.

With our range of homecare and fragrance products you’re not just making your home a more welcoming place - you’re shaping the atmosphere and infusing it with your personality. And we hope your guests will walk out the door and the memory of your fragrance will linger and they will ask ‘What is that scent?’ long after the event is over.